Gunman ‘fascinated by far-right’ kills six in Poland
A gunman drove into Krakow's historic city centre and opened fire at random, killing six people and wounding at least 15.
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire in Krakow, Poland's second city, killing six people and injuring at least 15 others in the historic center. The suspect, a Polish citizen born in 2002, drove a car onto Main Market Square and began shooting at random individuals. Two police officers were wounded while attempting to stop the man.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as an act of terrorism, stating that three bodies, believed to be members of the suspect's immediate family, were found at his home. The gunman appeared to be fascinated by far-right ideologies and held ultra-nationalist views. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed his shock and sorrow over the tragedy, offering his thoughts to the victims and their families.
Police have not confirmed the nationalities of all victims, but the incident marks Poland's deadliest shooting since the fall of communism in 1989. The city, a popular tourist destination, attracts millions of visitors annually.
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